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Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree National Park buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Santa Barbara and Joshua Tree National Park takes 30h 34m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree National Park. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 34m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
Once a week
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Joshua Tree National Park bus times

Buses run once a week between Santa Barbara and Joshua Tree National Park. The service departs Santa Barbara at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Joshua Tree National Park at 20:24:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 30h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 30h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to 29 Palms Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 9h 30m.

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